Archiving Policy

Archiving and Digital Preservation Policy

 

Preserving Scientific Knowledge for Future Generations

The International Journal of Engineering Research in Robotic Intelligence (IJERRI) recognizes that scholarly publications represent a permanent contribution to scientific and technological advancement. To ensure that published research remains accessible, discoverable, and usable for future researchers, the journal follows a comprehensive archiving and digital preservation strategy.

This policy outlines how IJERRI preserves published content, protects the integrity of the scholarly record, and guarantees long-term accessibility of articles regardless of technological changes or platform developments.

 

Archiving Objectives

The primary objectives of the IJERRI archiving policy are to:

• Ensure permanent availability of published articles.
• Protect scholarly content against accidental loss.
• Maintain the authenticity of the academic record.
• Support long-term research accessibility.
• Facilitate global knowledge dissemination.
• Preserve robotics, artificial intelligence, and engineering research for future generations.

Archiving Goals

Objective	Purpose
Preservation	Protect published content from loss
Accessibility	Ensure continuous reader access
Discoverability	Improve visibility through repositories
Reliability	Maintain stable access over time
Integrity	Protect authenticity of scholarly records

 

Digital Preservation Framework

IJERRI maintains digital copies of all published articles and associated publication records through structured preservation practices.

The journal adopts modern digital preservation approaches designed to minimize risks associated with:

• Server failures
• Hardware malfunctions
• Data corruption
• Cybersecurity incidents
• Website migration
• Technological obsolescence
• Organizational changes

Preservation Components

Component	Function
Article Files	Permanent storage of published papers
Metadata Records	Preservation of citation information
Supplementary Files	Retention of associated datasets and materials
Publication History	Maintenance of editorial records
Backup Systems	Recovery and continuity support

 

Repository and Institutional Archiving

To maximize long-term availability and dissemination, published articles may be archived across multiple scholarly platforms.

These may include:

• Institutional repositories
• University digital libraries
• Research repositories
• National knowledge repositories
• Academic indexing services
• Subject-specific archives
• Publisher-maintained archives

The use of multiple archiving channels reduces dependence on any single platform and enhances the durability of the scholarly record.

Archiving Locations

Repository Type	Purpose
University Repositories	Institutional preservation
Research Archives	Subject-specific access
Digital Libraries	Scholarly discovery
Indexing Databases	Citation visibility
Publisher Archives	Permanent storage

 

Author Self-Archiving Rights

IJERRI strongly supports the principles of open science and encourages authors to maximize the reach of their research.

Authors may archive and share:

Permitted Versions

• Preprint versions
• Accepted manuscripts
• Final published articles

Permitted Locations

• Personal websites
• Faculty profile pages
• Institutional repositories
• ResearchGate
• Academia.edu
• Government repositories
• Subject-specific archives

No embargo period is imposed.

Authors are encouraged to include complete citation information and a link to the official published version whenever possible.

Self-Archiving Summary

Article Version	Archiving Allowed
Preprint	Yes
Accepted Manuscript	Yes
Published Version	Yes
Institutional Repository Deposit	Yes
Personal Website Posting	Yes

 

Open Access Preservation Commitment

As a fully open-access journal, IJERRI ensures that published content remains freely available without subscription barriers.

All articles are:

• Accessible immediately after publication.
• Available without registration requirements.
• Freely downloadable.
• Preserved in their final published form.
• Maintained without embargo restrictions.

The journal believes that unrestricted access significantly enhances the impact and value of scientific research.

Accessibility Features

Feature	Status
Free Access	Available
Subscription Required	No
Reader Charges	None
Download Restrictions	None
Embargo Period	None

 

Backup and Data Protection Measures

To reduce the risk of content loss, IJERRI employs systematic backup procedures.

Multiple copies of publication data may be maintained through:

• Primary server storage
• Backup server systems
• Cloud-based storage solutions
• Repository-based preservation systems
• Publisher-maintained archives

Regular backup activities help ensure business continuity and recovery in the event of technical disruptions.

Data Protection Strategy

Protection Method	Purpose
Server Backups	Disaster recovery
Redundant Storage	Protection against hardware failure
Cloud Preservation	Remote accessibility
Repository Copies	Long-term preservation
Metadata Backups	Citation continuity

 

Scholarly Record Integrity

Maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record is a fundamental responsibility of IJERRI.

The journal ensures that:

• Published articles remain authentic and traceable.
• Original publication information is preserved.
• Corrections are clearly documented.
• Retractions are transparently communicated.
• Version histories are maintained when applicable.

The final published version serves as the official version of record.

Publication Integrity Measures

Action	Journal Practice
Article Correction	Clearly documented
Retraction Notice	Publicly available
Metadata Updates	Maintained
Version Tracking	Preserved
Original Record Protection	Mandatory

 

Indexing, Discoverability, and Preservation

Archiving is closely linked to discoverability.

To maximize the visibility of published research, archived articles may be made available through:

• Search engines
• Scholarly databases
• Citation indexing services
• Academic repositories
• Digital libraries

This approach increases:

• Research visibility
• Citation opportunities
• Academic impact
• International accessibility

 

Benefits of Archiving

Benefit	Impact
Greater Visibility	More readers
Improved Citation Potential	Higher academic impact
Permanent Availability	Long-term access
Global Reach	International readership
Research Preservation	Future accessibility

 

Continuity and Long-Term Access

IJERRI is committed to ensuring that scholarly content remains accessible even in circumstances involving:

• Website redesigns
• Domain changes
• Server migrations
• Platform upgrades
• Publisher infrastructure changes
• Organizational restructuring

Appropriate preservation measures are implemented to minimize disruption and ensure continuity of access.

Continuity Planning

Potential Event	Preservation Response
Website Migration	Archive transfer procedures
Server Failure	Backup restoration
Platform Upgrade	Content preservation protocols
Organizational Change	Repository continuity
Technical Disruption	Redundant storage systems

 

Policy Overview

Policy Area	IJERRI Commitment
Long-Term Preservation	Yes
Open Access Availability	Yes
Author Self-Archiving	Permitted
Institutional Repository Deposit	Supported
Multiple Backup Systems	Maintained
Scholarly Record Protection	Mandatory
Permanent Accessibility	Ensured
Citation Preservation	Supported

 

Editorial Office

International Journal of Engineering Research in Robotic Intelligence (IJERRI)

Publisher: Wissira Research Lab LLC

Carmel, Indiana, United States – 46074

Email: editor@wissira.us

Website: https://ijerri.org

IJERRI is committed to preserving robotics, artificial intelligence, intelligent systems, and engineering research as a permanent part of the global scientific record.